Abstract: The article aims to critically understand the Historical Perspective of Kenya’s Peace Keeping in Somali. It also aims to discuss peace prospect for Somalia in consideration with Kenya’s interest. Adopting Just War Theory which claims that war can be morally justified under certain conditions. The aggression involved in war is at odds with basic values of civilization. Furthermore, the study reveals that Somalia’s conflict hosts a variety of politically, religiously and militarily motivated actors. Somalia’s instability has not only led to a humanitarian calamity for its citizens, but also threatens the national security and interests of its neighbors, with Kenya being affected as its neighbor. In October of 2011, the government of Kenya launched an armed intervention in Somalia; the operation Linda Nchi to counter the increasing terrorist threat and bring stability and governance. This article seeks to discuss the Kenya’s interventions since the war started in Somali by analyzing just war theory.
Keywords: Transitional Federal Government, Kenya Defense Forces, Intergovernmental Authority for Development, United Nations Security Council, African Union Mission in Somalia, African Union.
Title: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF KENYA’S PEACE KEEPING IN SOMALIA
Author: Mutugi C. W., Kibe C.W, Ng’eno, KWA
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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